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The coordination number and oxidation number of the central metal ion in the complex (NH4)2[Pt(Cl)6] is :

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C.N.=8,O.N.=+4
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C.N.=6,O.N.=+4
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C.N.=4,O.N.=+4
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C.N.=6,O.N.=+2
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Solution

The correct option is B C.N.=6,O.N.=+4
The complex dissociate as [Pt(Cl)6]2and 2NH+4.
The central metal atom in coordination sphere is attached to 6 Cl ligands. Thus, the coordination number is 6.
Oxidation state of Pt in coordination compound is
x+(1)×6=2
x6=2
x=+4

Hence, option (b) is correct.

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